New Zealand Nurses' Christian Union

Kai Tiaki : the journal of the nurses of New Zealand, Volume XVI, Issue 4, 1 October 1927, Page 209

New Zealand Nurses ' Christian Union

On July the 20th a pleasing function took place at ''Chequers," Napier, when Mrs. Marett and Sister Goldsmith gave an "At Home" to introduce Mrs. TytheBrown, the new Travelling Secretary for the N.Z.N.C.U. It was a beautiful afternoon and punctually at 3 p.m. the large drawing-room was practically filled by the arrival of over thirty guests, the Public Hospital being well represented by

the Matron, several Sisters and Nurses. Altogether it was a very encouraging audience for the new Secretary's first public meeting. Sister Goldsmith introduced Mrs. Tythe-Brown, who gave a very interesting address on the object and aims of the Union. Deaconess Saunders also gave a short address. During afternoon tea Mrs. Tythe- Brown took the opportunity of distributing Prayer leaflets and

enrolling new members. At 4.30, the guests departed, all expressing hearty appreciation of the little gathering and wishing Mrs. Tythe-Brown great success, and the Union many new members as the result of her tour throughout New Zealand. Apologies were received from many nurses who were unable to attend, thus proving that the interest m the N.Z.N.C.U. is growing. A very enjoyable re-union took place one sunny afternoon, during March, at "Chequers" lawn, which is situated high up on the Napier hill overlooking the

sparkling blue sea, Marine Parade and Public Swimming Baths. The occasion was a tennis tea, given by Mrs. Marett and Sister Goldsmith to the returned N.Z. A.N. Sisters and overseas workers. Those present were : Sisters Millar, Grant, Walker (2), Mcßeth, Childs, Sheridan, Wetheral, and McLean, and overseas workers, Mesdamcs Land, Large, Brown, Miss Thompson and the late Secretary of the Napier Plunket Society, Mrs. Peter Ashcroft. Apologies were received from Sisters Hodges, Hastie, Davy, Gilmour, Eagle. Brown and Miss Spencer.